US EditionTennessee Tech Basketball Fires John Pelphrey as Coach After Seven Seasons
John Pelphrey was dismissed after seven losing seasons, including a 13-18 record this year, as Tennessee Tech prepares to join the Southern Conference next season.
- On Tuesday, Tennessee Tech fired John Pelphrey, head coach, athletic director Casey Fox said, thanking him for his service and commitment to the program.
- Pelphrey posted a 13-18 mark this season, leaving Tennessee Tech out of postseason play after losing an Ohio Valley Conference tiebreaker with Eastern Illinois.
- His overall résumé shows a 228-264 record across 16 seasons and 79-138 at Tennessee Tech, with NCAA Tournament appearances at South Alabama in 2006 and Arkansas in 2008.
- As the program readies a SoCon move, Tennessee Tech opened a national coaching search and will work with CSA Search & Consulting, athletic director Casey Fox said.
- Having not posted a winning record since 2017-18, the program closed Saturday with an 89-73 loss after losing eight of nine OVC games.
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Tennessee Tech fires coach John Pelphrey as it prepares for move to Southern Conference
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Tennessee Tech Parts Ways With John Pelphrey
Tennessee Tech has parted ways with head coach John Pelphrey after seven seasons. Pelphrey was 79-138 during his time with the Golden Eagles. Tennessee Tech has parted ways with John Pelphrey, source told @TheFieldOf68. Pelphrey is 79-138 in seven seasons as head coach. He was also the head coach at South Alabama from 2002-07 and Arkansas from 2007-11. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 3, 2026 Here is the official announcement from Tech: COO…
Pelphrey fired as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech University Athletics has announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. After seven seasons at the helm, Head Coach John Pelphrey will not return for an eighth season. “We thank John for his service and commitment to our men’s basketball program. We felt it was the right time for a leadership change and a refocus for the men’s basketball program. We wish John and his family the best moving forward,” said Casey …
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